Sports Studies

Course summary

The course is designed for students who are enthusiastic about sport and are interested in possibly pursuing this in the future. It will allow students to gain a broad understanding of a variety of sporting fields, offering an insight into numerous careers within the sports industry. Each course is delivered through units of work that cover a variety of sporting topics, and this is different dependent on the course selected. The BTEC in Sport allows students to experience the world of sport within a practical setting, and incorporates visits to facilities within the sporting world which can offer valuable insight into possible careers in this field. In addition students will have the opportunity to undertake coaching and fitness qualifications and sporting activities across a broad curriculum. BTEC Extended Certificate - equivalent to 1 A Level • Anatomy and Physiology • Practical Sports Performance • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being • Professional Development in the Sports Industry